Financial Relief

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act
For homeowners with a federally-backed mortgage, the CARES Act pauses foreclosures and offers forbearance for homeowners experiencing hardship due to the COVID-19 emergency.

Extended Deadline for Taxes
The IRS and State of Illinois have extended the deadline to file tax returns from April 15 to July 15.

Bill Payment Assistance
The Citizens Utility Board has created a list of resources to help with the costs of necessities like gas and electric.

Small Business and Manufacturing Support

SCORE's Small Business Coronavirus Hub
Where do you get started? SCORE offers business guidance, including webinars and online workshops, to help address the current crisis.

Cook County Community Recovery FundRapid relief loans for small businesses, gig workers and independent contractors.

Manufacturers' Webinar Series
The Illinois Manufacturers' Excellence Center and the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development are hosting webinars just for manufacturers navigating challenges around COVID-19.